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Temporary Restraining Orders in Texas, Harris County
Circumstances arise in which parties are in need of immediate protection from certain individuals. Fortunately, the Texas Family Code provides an immediate response to potential danger and provides protection to a party, a child, or property. This protection comes in…
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Grounds For Annulment
The terms annulment and divorce are oftentimes confused. Although, at first glance, these terms might seem similar, they are actually very distinct. In short, a divorce occurs to end a once valid marriage; an annulment occurs to end a marriage…
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Annulment Marriage vs. Void Marriage
The dissolution of marriages is a common happening in Texas Courts. Dissolution could occur through proceedings such as divorce or annulment. A marriage may also be considered completely void. What is the difference between a marriage dissolved by annulment and…
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Service Of Process For Divorce In Texas
There are six main steps in the divorce process in Texas: filing a petition for divorce; formally notifying the non-filing spouse of the divorce; agreeing to temporary orders; learning about assets and debts through discovery; negotiating a final settlement; and…
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Texas Homestead Law
Homestead protection laws in Texas are designed to help people in the event of a foreclosure, death of a loved one, or any change in economic circumstances that an individual may face. What is a homestead and who is entitled…
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Reporting Child Abuse
Sometimes, it is difficult to draw a line between child abuse and disciplining a child. Other times, it is not as difficult. Luckily, Texas outlines what it considers child abuse and the proper guidelines to report it. What does Texas…
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Community Property vs. Separate Property in Texas
States all over the United States have different laws for dividing property. Texas, happens to be what is called, a “Community Property State”. What does being a community property state mean? What are the differences between community and separate property?…
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Inception of Title Rule – Texas Divorce Attorney
How does the court decide the classification of property upon its division? States differ on answering this question, however, Texas is a community property state that has adopted the inception of title rule. Call (832) 410-8935 to speak to a…
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Who Gets Retirement Benefits In A Texas Divorce?
Division of property is a complicated issue under the circumstances of a divorce, not to mention when the property being divided is retirement benefits. So who gets retirement benefits in a divorce? Let’s see. Article published by the Texas Divorce…
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Texas Prenuptial Agreements, a/k/a Premarital Agreements
Marriages often join two individuals who promise their lives to each other– for better of for worse. Oftentimes, for worse comes sooner than the couple expected. Fortunately for these couples, Texas laws outline the concept called premarital agreements that could…
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